Early Toxicosis: How to Cope with It

When a woman finds out about her pregnancy, she may experience an unpleasant phenomenon called early toxicosis. Toxicosis is a condition that can manifest as nausea, vomiting, drooling and other symptoms. Although toxicosis can occur at any stage of pregnancy, it is most common in the first few months.

In this article, we will look at how pregnant women can cope with early toxicosis and what symptoms to look out for that require medical attention.

The main symptoms of early toxicosis:

1. Nausea
2. Vomit
3. Salivation
4. Unusual reaction to odors
5. Dermatosis
6. Jaundice of pregnancy

Most often, nausea and vomiting occur in the morning, usually on an empty stomach. To prevent this, it is recommended to eat small meals every 2-3 hours. Food should be chilled or slightly warmed. Frequent chewing of crackers, nuts, dried fruits and lemon can help with nausea. Your drinking diet must include alkaline mineral water. If you are drooling, it is good to rinse your mouth with infusions of chamomile, sage, and mint.

If the symptoms of early toxicosis become too strong and begin to affect the quality of life, you should seek medical help. There is a more severe degree of toxicosis, in which vomiting is repeated up to 20-25 times a day, occurs from any movement of the pregnant woman, sleep is disturbed and significant weight loss occurs. In this case, treatment in a hospital is required, since the pregnant woman’s body may be dehydrated and the metabolism may be impaired.

There are also rare forms of toxicosis, such as dermatoses (itching, eczema) and benign jaundice of pregnancy (cholestatic hepatosis). Women suffering from these forms of toxicosis should consult a doctor for additional help and dynamic monitoring.

In conclusion, early toxicosis is an unpleasant but temporary condition that can occur in pregnant women. By following the doctor's recommendations, women can cope with the symptoms of toxicosis and enjoy their situation. However, if symptoms become too severe and begin to affect your quality of life, you should seek medical help. Don't forget that your health and the health of your child depend on how you cope with early toxicosis. Be healthy and enjoy this special time in your life!